Social Welfare Study Participates in the FGD on Social Service Standards Held by the Social Affairs Office of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY)
The Social Welfare Study, represented by Aryan Torrido, participated in the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the Review of Social Service Standards on Friday, 14 November 2025 at 08:30 AM. The event took place in the Hall of the Social Affairs Office of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), bringing together 26 participants consisting of representatives from NGOs, PSDK UGM, the Social Welfare Study Program of UIN Sunan Kalijaga, and administrators of various social care institutions under the supervision of the DIY Social Affairs Office. The forum served as a shared space for dialogue to strengthen the quality of social services in the region.
During the discussion, various stakeholders presented real conditions regarding the limitations of human resources, facilities and infrastructure, as well as service processes, which remain major challenges in many social care institutions. Several institutions highlighted that the number of social workers and support personnel is still not proportional to the workload, while the available facilities have not fully met the diverse needs of service recipients.
In response, Aryan Torrido emphasized the importance of directing the discussion not only toward problem mapping but also toward the formulation of a broader social service ecosystem. This approach positions social services not merely as the responsibility of care institutions, but as part of a network involving communities, educational institutions, social organizations, and the government. Through this perspective, social service standards can evolve more adaptively and sustainably. The FGD marked a strategic first step in aligning perspectives, identifying service gaps, and building collective commitment to improving social services in DIY. Through cross-institutional collaboration, it is hoped that the recommendations from this study will enhance the capacity of social care institutions under the Social Affairs Office and support the delivery of services that are more humane, inclusive, and centered on community well-being.